Humble Christmas and Holiday Message

We had to rent an apartment in the Chicago Loop in 1989 after my daughter won a role in a musical. We had many options and chose a place on Wabash at E 9th Street. It was a great location with Grant Park nearly across the street, and Buddy Guy’s blues bar, Legends, right next door.

It also had a nice market one block over on State Street that we could easily walk to. 

Toledo is not like that, if you need to buy food, you pretty much need some mode of transportation to reach the store, and not everyone can afford a car. When I began reading the following Facebook post, I assumed it was going to be an attempt at humor. After all, who doesn’t like bashing Walmart?  When I finished reading, I felt a bit ashamed of my assumption.

I’m a long way from being a “1 Percenter”, I’m also a long way from being poor. This post humbled me because it conveys a concern that is not even close to being on my radar. I wish I could have attached the photo. 

The Walmart location on Glendale Ave has recently added a bench, offering customers a place to sit while waiting for the bus, instead of using shopping carts. While it may not provide complete protection from the weather, I am grateful for the new bench. 

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays,

Stay humble,

Dan